Waste collection
Affaldsportal and RenoWeb provide the collection calendar and booking of municipal waste services. The local system combines household bins with recycling islands, resource sites and Harpesdal Recycling Centre.
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Samsø Kommune
Find your Danish municipality and see contact information, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
Municipality address:Søtofte 10, 8305 Samsø
Phone:87 92 22 00
E-mail:kommune@samsoe.dk
Website:samsoe.dk
About the municipality
Samsø Municipality is located in Kattegat and is known as a sustainable island and a pioneer in renewable energy. The island attracts residents and visitors seeking nature, peace and an engaged local community.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Samsø8305
Municipal waste rules
In Samsø Municipality, household waste is sorted into trash categories such as glass, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, food waste and residual waste. Harpesdal recycling centre accepts recyclable materials and hazardous waste such as batteries and electronics. Bulky waste collection can be ordered during specific periods. Correct sorting is important for preserving the island’s environment.
Waste categories: 8 of 10
Residual waste
✓ Used
Food waste
✓ Used
Cardboard
✓ Used
Plastic
✓ Used
Glass
✓ Used
Hazardous waste
✓ Used
Paper
✓ Used
Metal
✓ Used
Textile waste
− Not used
Food and beverage cartons
− Not used
Practical waste information
- Waste operator
- Samsø Municipality
- Official waste page
- How do you sort?
- Recycling centres
- 1 recycling centre
Municipal waste service information
Sorting guidance
Samsø's 2025 sorting guide covers the ten waste types and is available as a Danish, English and German PDF. Affaldsportal also shows the nearest recycling island and helps users choose between household bins, recycling islands, resource sites and Harpesdal.
Bulky waste
Bulky waste is collected four times a year after booking in Affaldsportal or RenoWeb. A maximum of 3 m³ is accepted; waste must be separated, sacks must be transparent, and individual categories have their own quantity, size and weight limits.
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste is normally delivered to Harpesdal Recycling Centre. During advertised bulky-waste rounds, small amounts of paint, batteries and light bulbs may be collected when sorted and placed in a clear bag according to current instructions.
Garden waste and composting
Garden waste can be taken to Harpesdal or the site by Nordby-Mårup heating plant. Bulky-waste collection accepts up to three units of branches or shrubs bundled to no more than 1 x 1 metre, or clear sacks of garden waste, with a maximum of 10 kg per unit.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Samsø Municipality's official waste pages. Affaldsguide Danmark is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-14